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Personalized AI-powered Smart Replies are coming to Gmail

Google's Gemini AI will bring Personalized Smart Replies to the upcoming Gmail app, analyzing past emails and Google Docs to assist in composing responses.
Gemini can create email drafts based on user's typical tone, style, and words used, as showcased by CEO Sundar Pichai using an example of planning a trip.
New features like Inbox cleanup and fast appointment scheduling are also introduced to help manage emails efficiently, with a focus on Workspace subscribers.
While these updates may benefit many users, some find Google's integration of Gemini features intrusive and unwelcome.

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Google CEO: AI is not a 'zero-sum moment' for search

Google announced the full rollout of AI Mode for all US Google Search users at Google I/O in California, merging AI with traditional web search paradigms.
AI Mode offers a fundamental shift in search by using generative models to provide comprehensive results on the Google result page.
AI Mode is an advanced version that enhances reasoning and can handle longer and more complex queries, indicating a significant change in the Google Search experience.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai views the integration of AI in search as an exciting development, emphasizing increased engagement and expanding use cases while suggesting that AI adoption in search is a positive advancement.

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Gemini’s AI images have been updated to Imagen 4 with a ‘huge step forward in quality’ – here’s what you need to know

Google has announced an upgrade to its AI image generation tool – Imagen 4, which offers higher resolution and improved text handling.
Imagen 4 provides 2K images with more detail, better typography, and the ability to create larger images for presentations.
The new version is claimed to excel in fine details like water droplets and animal fur, as well as realistic and abstract styles.
Imagen 4 is not only available in Gemini but also across various Google apps with a future faster variant in the works.

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Google Gemini 2.5 just got a new 'Deep Think' mode – and 6 other upgrades

Google Gemini 2.5 Pro introduces a new 'Deep Think' mode to enhance reasoning capabilities.
Deep Think enables Gemini to analyze multiple reasoning paths simultaneously before responding.
The Deep Think mode aims to boost accuracy in handling complex mathematical and coding queries.
Gemini's AI in Deep Think mode undergoes parallel reasoning before providing responses, akin to cautious decision-making.
Initial tests show Deep Think excelling in math challenges, programming tests, and reasoning tasks.
Deep Think is currently available to select testers, with plans to expand its accessibility in the future.
Gemini 2.5 Pro now supports native audio generation with affective dialogue capabilities for personalized interactions.
Proactive Audio feature in Gemini filters background noise to enhance interaction accuracy.
Gemini 2.5 incorporates a 'thinking budget' for developers to control the depth of model reasoning.
Google emphasizes deeper reasoning over speed, focusing on understanding questions and providing thoughtful responses.

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Gemini AI Ultra is Google's new ultimate 'VIP' plan for AI obsessives – here's what you get for its staggering price tag

Google has launched a new ultra premium AI subscription service called Google AI Ultra in the US, priced at $250 a month.
Google AI Ultra offers the highest usage limits and access to premium features, targeting filmmakers, developers, and creative professionals.
The subscription includes exclusive features like Gemini app access, advanced video generation tools, 30 TB of storage, and more.
A special offer of 50% off for the first three months is available for US users, with plans to expand the service to more countries soon.

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BingX AI Evolution Begins: A $300M Vision To Build The Future Of AI-Powered Crypto

BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 AI company, has announced the BingX AI Evolution strategy with a $300 million investment over the next three years.
The initiative aims to integrate artificial intelligence into every aspect of BingX's platform to redefine crypto with AI and enhance user experience and industry collaboration.
BingX will deploy AI tools to support users in trading smarter, accelerate investments in AI-native projects, and become an AI-native company in operations and decision-making.
The long-term vision includes playing a leadership role in building a responsible Web3 AI ecosystem, establishing an AI institute, and shaping the future of crypto with intelligence and inclusivity.

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LITRBULL Games Announces First Major CEX Listing of $LITR Token on MEXC

LITRBULL Games announced the listing of its native $LITR token on the MEXC exchange against Tether USDT on May 20.
MEXC exchange plans to distribute 50 million $LITR tokens as a prize pool and open withdrawals on May 21, 2025, at 10:00 UTC.
LITRBULL game, a Telegram-native Gamifi project on TON, has achieved over 300,000 users, with plans for further CEX listings.
The $LITR token has a total supply of 8,045,311,447, with plans for staking to earn passive income and future game developments in 2025.

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Screen and camera sharing in Gemini Live is heading to all Android and iOS devices

Gemini Live camera and screen sharing is now available on all compatible Android and iOS devices after being introduced on Pixel phones last month.
This capability allows users to share their phone's camera or screen content with Google's AI, enabling easier access to information on complex topics through object recognition.
Google plans to integrate Gemini Live more deeply with apps like Google Maps, Calendar, Tasks, and Keep in the coming weeks for more relevant responses to user queries.
Users can manage app connections within the Gemini app for data privacy, and Google emphasizes the ease of adjusting settings at any time to address user concerns.

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New Scanner Technology at Stock Market Guides Shows the Historical Track Record of Each Trade Setup It Finds

Stock Market Guides introduces a new improvement to its stock scanner technology that shows the historical performance of each trade setup it identifies through backtest research.
The updated scanner is beneficial for active stock traders, buy-and-hold investors, and option traders, catering to both technical and fundamental analysis-based trade setups.
Customers can utilize the scanner for stock trades and stock options, enabling it to suggest trades for them.
Stock Market Guides, based in Altadena, California, has been offering stock scanning services since 2023 and provides free educational guides to help users make informed financial decisions.

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Adobe to automatically move subscribers to pricier, AI-focused tier in June

Subscribers to Adobe’s Creative Cloud All Apps plan will be automatically moved to the pricier Creative Cloud Pro subscription starting June 17.
The Creative Cloud Pro subscription will cost $70 per month for individuals committing to an annual plan, up from $60 for the Creative Cloud All Apps plan.
Student and teacher plans will increase from $35/month to $40/month, and team pricing will go up from $90/month to $100/month.
Single-app subscribers will receive only 25 generative AI credits from June 17, down from the current 500 credits.

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Orbit 5.0 adds features to Boston Dynamics’ Spot quadruped robot

Orbit 5.0 for the Spot quadruped robot by Boston Dynamics uses AI to provide insights into site health, detect problems earlier, and offer visual context over time.
Orbit 5.0 applies AI to automatically detect visual anomalies like debris, spills, or corrosion without manual image review, enabling alerts of changes and historical context.
Site View feature in Orbit 5.0 allows users to review site conditions, compare changes, and conduct remote plant walk-throughs using 360° images captured by Spot.
Orbit 5.0 enables centralized management of Spot robots across facilities, including dashboards for aggregating data, automated face blurring, flexible user permissions, and over-the-air updates.

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Exploring the latest features of the Amazon Q Developer CLI

The Amazon Q Developer CLI has been updated with new features and enhancements, focusing on improving user experience and context management.
Users can now persist conversations using the 'q chat --resume' command, saving time and effort in rebuilding context.
New commands '/save' and '/load' allow for explicit saving and restoring of conversation states, aiding in managing multiple threads.
MCP servers are now background-loaded, improving startup time, and 'q mcp' subcommand facilitates server configuration management.
Enhanced context control features include git-aware file selection, fuzzy search for commands, and improved context display.
Dynamically adding context to messages with context hooks enhances response quality without manual management.
New commands like '/usage' and '/compact' help manage context window usage effectively to optimize available space.
The addition of image support in q chat enables sharing visual information for better interaction.
Features like Ctrl + j for newline insertion and /editor command for text editing enhance prompt composition.
Expanded regional support in the Frankfurt region benefits European users with reduced latency and improved service.

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Terraform 1.8 Module Composition: Advanced Techniques for Multi-Cloud Infra

Terraform 1.8 introduces advanced techniques for multi-cloud infrastructure management.
Enhancements include module composition with for_each and dynamic blocks for reusability.
Workspace usage allows per-environment customization and separation.
Best practices emphasize scalability, validation, abstraction, and modular design.

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Meta’s Full-stack HHVM optimizations for GenAI

Meta has launched new products using generative AI (GenAI) and optimized their infrastructure accordingly for better performance.
By splitting GenAI inference traffic into a dedicated WWW tenant, they achieved a 30% latency improvement.
The Web Foundation team at Meta ensures the monolithic web tier infrastructure is efficient.
They limit request runtimes to 30 seconds to balance resources and prevent unavailability due to long-running requests.
Traditional webservers at Meta are optimized for front-end requests with low latencies.
GenAI products like LLMs require longer processing times and have different infrastructure needs.
Web Foundation optimized runtime limits, thread-pool sizing, JIT cache, request warm-up, and shadow traffic for GenAI.
Increasing runtime limits for GenAI requests and customizing configurations improved efficiency.
Optimizations like thread-pool sizing and JIT caching enhanced performance for GenAI workloads.
Meta's focus on real-time configuration and infrastructure adjustments showcases their commitment to optimizing GenAI capabilities.

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3 Blockchain Myths That Hold Businesses Back and What Illusion Services Is Doing Differently

Blockchain is like a secure digital notebook where information is stored in blocks that are linked together in a chain, ensuring tamper-proof and transparent records.
Myth 1: Blockchain is not exclusive to big tech companies; businesses of all sizes and industries can leverage blockchain technology for improved operations and trust-building.
Myth 2: Blockchain is no longer slow and expensive with advancements like Xion, Solana, and Layer 2s offering faster, cost-effective options for businesses to enhance logistics and security.
Myth 3: Understanding and using blockchain doesn't have to be difficult; Illusion Services simplifies blockchain applications through user-friendly designs and a combination of web design, smart contract development, and technical writing.

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